Changes to vehicle access 25 Jul – Nov 2022

Our vehicle entrance will be reduced to one lane from 25 July until the end of November 2022, due to the construction of a new set of traffic lights outside Te Papa.

Info about vehicle access to Te Papa 25 Jul – Nov 2022

Arrivals Waewae Tapu

Discover the intrepid travellers who journeyed to Aotearoa

Aotearoa and made this country their home.

Education type Education visit
Suitable for Year levels 1–8
Next available Available

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We also offer a Virtual Explorer for this programme

Guided by our educators, your primary school students will:

explore the amazing migrations made to Aotearoa from the Pacific, Europe, and beyond
uncover the knowledge, skills, and taonga

taonga travellers brought to Aotearoa
find out how early explorers and settlers shaped Aotearoa into the incredible country it is today.

Choose one of the following programme areas:

First People
Journeys from Afar
Our Diverse Communities